The Goddard School of Alexandria
1703 N. Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 988-6769
Current Inspector: Leslie Perez (703) 537-6013
Inspection Date: May 12, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed with administration, new CDC standards, policies and procedures and background checks.
Medication policy will be updated.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:45am-1:10pm. There were 113 children (Infants?5 years-old) directly supervised by 28 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, participating in circle time, playing with Play-doh, and playing on the playground. There was an adequate supply of materials for the children. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Soto at maria.soto@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-5058.
Maria R. Soto
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on record review, the center did not obtain Fingerprint search results prior to employment for two staff members.
Evidence:
Staff #3's record contains Fingerprint search results that were obtained on 3/3/2022, the staff member was hired on 2/15/2022.
Staff #4's record contains Fingerprint results that were obtained on 3/31/2022, the staff member was hired on 3/7/2022.Plan of Correction: No staff member will start work until fingerprints are received.
Standard #: 22.1-289.058 Description: Based on observation and interview, the center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector during the inspection.
Evidence:
The center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.Plan of Correction: It has been purchased and installed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A-1 Description: Based on record review, documentation of tuberculosis (TB) screening was not submitted at the time of employment.
Evidence:
1. The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 (DOH:5/9/2022) contain TB screening documentation that was completed on 5/16/2022.
2. Staff #3's record (DOH: 2/15/2022) contains TB screening documentation that was completed on 3/25/2022.Plan of Correction: We will ensure staff completes TB screenings/tests prior to their first day of employment.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A-2 Description: Based on record review, tuberculosis screening documentation reviewed was not completed within 30 calendar days of the date of employments for one staff member.
Evidence:
Staff #4's record contains TB screening documentation that was completed on 10/30/2021.Plan of Correction: Staff will complete a new TB screening/test.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
